The meeting marked a moment of mutual respect and affirmation of the longstanding commitment of the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea to justice and peace, particularly in the context of the Korean Peninsula. WCC leaders extended a warm welcome to the new general secretary, offering their support and prayers during these challenging times in Korea. Among the subjects discussed, focus was on the situation in South Korea and the quest for reconciliation and peace in the Korean Peninsula.
The WCC has longstanding advocacy for Korean unification, and for promoting peace and reconciliation by facilitating dialogue and peaceful resolutions over several decades.
"As in the past, the WCC stands steadfastly alongside the churches and ecumenical and civil society partners in South Korea who seek justice against injustice, democracy against authoritarianism, and peace against conflict," said Pillay.
In the meeting, Pillay reiterated the WCC's call for restraint and measures to reduce tensions, and for engagement in dialogue and cooperation rather than confrontation and conflict on the Korean Peninsula, as well as in other situations of conflict and tension around the world.
Originally from Webpage 'The WCC'
CCD reprinted with permission
